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How can someone on DTV with an expired UAE residency manage to keep a bank account in the UAE?
Anyone from uae here who is on dtv but has expired uae residency how do you manage to have a bank account in uae in this case? Can’t have one in uae as visa expired and can’t have in thailand on dtv!! Any solution?
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Individuals on a Thailand DTV and with expired UAE residency face challenges in maintaining a bank account in the UAE. Solutions suggested by the community include opening a bank account in their home country and utilizing digital banking services like Revolut or Wise. It's emphasized that a valid residency is typically required to maintain an active bank account in the UAE.
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Elías ********
Use one in your "home country"
Voss *****
If you had emirates nbd they will move it to non resident account if you apply
Steve *******
Your best options are to open an account in your home country and use Revolut or Wise as a digital online bank.
Eric ********
They jut gave 30 days extra to renew your visa if it’s not too late just head back for a day. I just went didn’t even leave the airport and came back . Long day . Back in December
MS2***
How’s dtv linked to bank account as long as u have dtv already.
Aqib *******
In order to have a active bank account you need a valid residency here.
Conor ***********
If your a uae citzen why would you still not have a bank account ?
Adventurous************
OP@Conor **********
uae resident not citizen once residence visa expires bank account cannot remain valid in uaeConor ***********
AdventurousReindeer8439 what are you trying to achieve is it to get a dtv with funds
Conor ***********
AdventurousReindeer8439 depends on where your from but would try wise or revolut to start then when back your home country re open a bank account
Adventurous************
OP@Conor **********
already got dtv but will leave uae and close bank account since residence visa will expire now am wondering how to get a bank account digitallyConor ***********
Yes but surely you have a bank account from your home country
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